Skip to main content

Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program

Explore the exciting opportunity at the St. Jude Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program to hone your expertise in the field of pediatric neuro-oncology.

On this page:

About the program

Neuro-Oncology fellows receive advanced, multidisciplinary training in one of the largest clinical pediatric brain tumor programs in North America. Fellows will gain experience in the etiology and biology of pediatric central nervous system tumors, the optimal clinical management, and the development of innovative and novel therapies through St. Jude–led and collaborative research efforts. Fellows in the program are part of a select cohort of clinical fellows from across myriad pediatric subspecialties, including:

  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Neuropsychology and Psychology
  • Pediatric Surgical Oncology
  • Solid Tumor

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed a pediatric hematology/oncology or pediatric neurology fellowship. The Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program accepts international applicants who have obtained their ECFMG certification and are H1B eligible.

How to apply

Open positions are listed on our career portal. Applications must include:

  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • ECFMG certificate (international fellows only)
Apply via our career portal

Curriculum overview

This one-year clinical fellowship is flexible to meet the needs and goals of each trainee. Neuro-Oncology fellows work with internationally renowned clinical investigators to care for a high volume of diverse patients in an enhanced clinical setting. Fellows gain experience in:

  • Managing diverse clinical cases: learn from a broad spectrum of patients in a high-volume clinical setting.
  • Collaborating across specialties: Integrate expertise from pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology, oncology, and radiation oncology to provide comprehensive care for children with primary brain tumors and therapy-related neurological complications.
  • Engaging with cutting-edge therapies: Work alongside internationally recognized laboratories in clinical pharmacology and molecular biology to explore innovative treatments.
  • Translating research to patient care: Advance research that bridges laboratory discoveries and clinical protocols, directly impacting our patient care.

A typical schedule includes:

  • Up to four days a week in the Neuro-Oncology clinic
  • Neuro-Oncology back-up call (home call) 4-6 weeks per year
  • Consult physician (outside referrals) 6 months per year to present at weekly Brain Tumor Conference
  • Quarterly evaluations
  • Elective rotations with other departments and divisions, including:
    • Neurosurgery
    • Pathology
    • Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences
    • Radiation Oncology
    • Radiology
    • Neurology
    • Cancer Predisposition
  • Participation in institutional meetings and seminars, including:
    • Brain Tumor Conference
    • Neuro-Oncology / Solid Tumor Case Conference
    • Journal clubs
    • Grand Rounds
    • Protocol Planning Conference
  • Participation in the Hematology/Oncology educational opportunities
     

Contact information

Clinical Education and Training Office 
Email: gme@stjude.org